Federal records document 113 natural disaster events in the Lesterville, SD area (ZIP 57040). These include 73 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Lesterville is hailstorms, with 73 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (65%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $23.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $705K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2007.
Lesterville has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $170.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2018.
Lesterville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $675K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Lesterville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 21, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lesterville was Flood on Apr 1, 2019, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Jul 9, 2009), causing $11.8M in damages. Flood on Sep 1, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57040 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lesterville, SD, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.7M in property damage.
Yes, Lesterville (ZIP 57040) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2023.
Lesterville has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $705K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57040 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 1, 2019. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.9M in property damage in the Lesterville, SD area (ZIP 57040). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →